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Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids 03-10-2009, 05:26 PM
Replies: 78
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Posted By Jeff Gellis
Two years since I started this post. A lot has...

Two years since I started this post. A lot has changed. Still studying, playing at a much higher level, I have heard many, many other bassists and basses since the original post. Here is my new...
Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids 04-05-2007, 11:07 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 113,064
Posted By Jeff Gellis
I echo this sentiment and applaud anybody with...

I echo this sentiment and applaud anybody with enough drive to get out bed in the morning and try and make a go of the business world and find time to make music as well.
Anything worth doing is...
Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids 04-04-2007, 01:12 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 113,064
Posted By Jeff Gellis
You are 100% correct. That reflects badly on TB...

You are 100% correct. That reflects badly on TB not Upton, in my opinion. They should encourage advertisers from any reputable source. Shutting out a particular company does not seem right. That's a...
Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids 04-03-2007, 06:17 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 113,064
Posted By Jeff Gellis
There exists an air of civility here that TB...

There exists an air of civility here that TB could only dream about. Great reparte!
Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids 04-03-2007, 05:31 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 113,064
Posted By Jeff Gellis
Touche Ken! And you know a lot about the bass and...

Touche Ken! And you know a lot about the bass and always willing to share some great tidbits and anticdotes.

One other thing, it's a fine line between preditory and crafty business practice. Many...
Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids 04-03-2007, 04:11 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 113,064
Posted By Jeff Gellis
I would like to direct this post at Ken mostly. ...

I would like to direct this post at Ken mostly.

I want to preface my remarks by saying that I have no stake in Upton other than I own one. I have the utmost respect for you Ken and your electric...
Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids 03-29-2007, 08:25 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 113,064
Posted By Jeff Gellis
Greg, In my opinion, my bass got a lot better...

Greg,
In my opinion, my bass got a lot better sounding after luthier Bill Merchant, got his hands on it. He moved the bridge a bite, he moved the sound post forward (towards the neck) approximately...
Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids 03-29-2007, 06:47 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 113,064
Posted By Jeff Gellis
I have had the opportunity to compare my Upton...

I have had the opportunity to compare my Upton Hawkes Hybrid to my teacher's 200 year old German carved bass. I started studying with Bassist extraordinaire, Mike Richmond. He played both basses and...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 03-09-2007, 08:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,870
Posted By Jeff Gellis
I installed that Stark E today and what a...

I installed that Stark E today and what a difference. The E string moves the entire bass front and back. I now get the real feeling of some fundamental on the E string when I am playing acoustically....
Forum: Luthier's Corner 03-02-2007, 03:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,870
Posted By Jeff Gellis
Thanks Bob, I ordered the Stark E today. I'll...

Thanks Bob,
I ordered the Stark E today. I'll let you know what color smoke comes out when I string it up.
Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids 03-02-2007, 11:33 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 113,064
Posted By Jeff Gellis
Question Upton Basses

Upton Basses....

I would love to hear what luthiers and other players think of them.
Forum: General Double Bass Music and Playing 02-28-2007, 04:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 26,849
Posted By Jeff Gellis
Brian Bromberg Although his tone is somewhat...

Brian Bromberg

Although his tone is somewhat unconventional, very growly and knarly, I love the energy in both his electric on DB playing.

I think his chops are certainly remarkable yet he...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 02-28-2007, 04:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,870
Posted By Jeff Gellis
If 50 years or so is a fair break-in period.......

If 50 years or so is a fair break-in period.... my bass is not broken in, not settled, not born yet. The bass was completed 90 days ago.

I hope that incremental improvements happen over time and...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 02-28-2007, 12:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,870
Posted By Jeff Gellis
Ken, I can't thank you enough for your knowledge...

Ken, I can't thank you enough for your knowledge and willingness to share and teach!

I guess it's not fair for me to expect that my $2600 bass will be exempt from problems that effect basses...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 02-28-2007, 10:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,870
Posted By Jeff Gellis
Thanks for your insights Bob The bass was setup...

Thanks for your insights Bob
The bass was setup by Bill Merchant, a well respected NYC luthier. He did adjust the sound post and do those things that a qualified luthier will do.

I am getting...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 02-28-2007, 09:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,870
Posted By Jeff Gellis
Percieved Difference in the Low end on the E string

I am quite new to DB. I have been an electric player my entire musical life. I am playing a hybrid 3/4 DB.

Question is this; I hear little low end coming from my E string as compared to the other...
Forum: Welcome To SmithBassForums 02-27-2007, 04:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 45,902
Posted By Jeff Gellis
Hey Ken, I speak for many in the bass community...

Hey Ken,
I speak for many in the bass community when I say congrats on your forum.

I was saddened to learn of your departure from another bass forum where your posts were informative and...
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